In January 2005, the Task Force began a full-scale campaign to lobby policymakers in Israel about the issue of human trafficking. We have sent hundreds of letters to members of the Knesset (MKs) to educate them about trafficking and to demand important policy changes . We also convene constant meetings with high-ranking police and military officials to ensure that we remain up-to-date on changing practices in the field.

What’s happened so far?

• TFHT convinced politicians to raise the trafficking issue in key parliamentary committee sessions.
• TFHT has had brainstorming sessions with individual MKs to explore ways in which Israel can improve its policy on trafficking.
• Several MKs have expressed their unconditional support for our cause.

Inspired by TFHT, MKs have initiated their own inquiries into what government agencies are doing about trafficking;

The Task Force also participates in the Knesset Inter-Office Parliamentary Committee against Human Trafficking.